Orzo Pasta Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Orzo Pasta Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE DRESSING:; 3/4 cups Olive Oil; 6 cloves Garlic (Large Cloves), Halved; 1/4 cups Red Wine Vinegar; _____; FOR THE SALAD:; 1 pound Orzo Pasta, Cooked, Rinsed And Drained; 2 cups Reserved Pasta Water; 8 ounces, weight Crumbled Feta Cheese; 1 cup Kalamata Olives, Halved; 2 pints Grape Tomatoes, Halved; 1 bunch Large Bunch Fresh Basil, Thinly Sliced; 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano; 2 pinches Kosher Salt; 1 pinch Black Pepper

Servings: persons

FOR THE DRESSING:
3/4 cups Olive Oil
6 cloves Garlic (Large Cloves), Halved
1/4 cups Red Wine Vinegar
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FOR THE SALAD:
1 pound Orzo Pasta, Cooked, Rinsed And Drained
2 cups Reserved Pasta Water
8 ounces, weight Crumbled Feta Cheese
1 cup Kalamata Olives, Halved
2 pints Grape Tomatoes, Halved
1 bunch Large Bunch Fresh Basil, Thinly Sliced
1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
2 pinches Kosher Salt
1 pinch Black Pepper

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1. To prepare the dressing, place the oil in a small sauce pan and add the fresh sliced garlic. Place over low heat. You want to see small bubbles and to know it's cooking. Do not over brown. Pour into a blender, cool for 15 minutes. Add the red wine vinegar and give it a whirl until well-blended. Refrigerate if you're not mixing the salad right away.
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2. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Before draining, reserve a couple of cups of water. Drain pasta and rinse. Drain well. Add to a large mixing bowl.
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3. Add the rest of the salad ingredients to the bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Note: If you're serving the pasta after refrigeration, add pasta water a small amount at a time to moisten.

1533

kcal

Calories

Fat

182

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE DRESSING:, 3/4 cups Olive Oil, 6 cloves Garlic (Large Cloves), Halved, 1/4 cups Red Wine Vinegar, and more.

Yes, Orzo Pasta Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Orzo Pasta Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

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